~ A 1887 Mk 1 Pattern Martini-Henry Bayonet And Scabbard ~

This bayonets, designated as a 2nd Pattern Martini-Enfield, has been manufactured for the Martini Enfield rifles but because the rifles were not adopted for official use, all the bayonets were converted for the Martini-Henry Mk IV becoming the pattern 1887 Mk.1.

The modifications started on 13th May 1887 and were done by the RSAF Enfield factory.

On one side of the blade, a stamp reads ‘/80’ (the manufacturing year) and underneath it the conversion date “C ‘91” is stamped.

The top of the edge is stamped with the ‘Crown E 9 Enfield’ Inspection Proof.

On the other side of the blade can be seen the Broad Arrow WD, Crown E 9 and E45 Enfield inspection marks, E - M (Enfield Martini, the original bayonet) and the X bend test.

The cross guard is serial numbered 1551.

The grips steel pommel is stamped with a pair of opposing broad arrows.

The bayonet comes with its black leather scabbard which is unmarked.

~ Dimensions ~

The blade length is 18 ½ inches (45.5 cm) and the overall length of the bayonet is 23 ½ inches (59.7 cm).

The bayonet in its scabbard length is 24 ½ inches (62.3cm).

The set weighs 1.95 Kg.

~ Condition ~

The blade is excellent with minimal darkening.

The other metal components have developed some surface rust but nothing serious.

The safety catch works fine.

The black leather grips have minimal wear.

The scabbard has aged but it remains in one piece with firm stitching.

~ Postage ~

UK postage is £18 or it can be picked up from our shop in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.

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